1.8T (EA113) vs EA837 3.0T SC

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
EA837 3.0T SC BUY 82/100
+10 points over 1.8T (EA113)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.8T (EA113) Audi
0 / 100
BUY EA837 3.0T SC Audi

Specifications

1.8T (EA113)
EA837 3.0T SC
Brand
Audi
Audi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
82
Years
1995--2005
2008--2017
Displacement
1781 cc
2995 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Supercharged
Power
150--240 hp
272--354 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€3,500
€1,000--€2,200

Character

1.8T (EA113)

"B5 A4/Passat B5. AEB/APU/AWM codes. Oil sludge issue if intervals skipped. Turbo failure at 150k+ km. Coil pack failures. Hugely tuneable. Solid with care."

EA837 3.0T SC

"Most reliable S-model Audi ever. Supercharged = instant. Known issues cheap. 200k+ km."

Issues Comparison

1.8T (EA113) 2

▲ HIGH
Oil sludge formation €500--€2,000 60,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
Turbo failure €500--€1,500 120,000 km--200,000 km

EA837 3.0T SC 3

● MODERATE
PCV (crankcase ventilation) valve failure €200--€500 60,000 km--130,000 km
● MODERATE
Thermostat housing failure €300--€700 60,000 km--130,000 km
● MODERATE
Water pump failure €500--€1,000 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

1.8T (EA113) 22

A4 B5 1995--2001 A4 B5 1995--2001 A6 C5 1997--2004 A3 8L 1996--2003 A3 8L 1996--2003 TT 8N 1998--2006 A3 8L 1999--2003 A4 B6/B7 2001--2005 S80 Mk1 (TS) 1998--2006 V70 Mk2 (S) 2000--2007 S60 Mk1 2001--2009 V70 Mk2 (S) 2000--2007 S60 Mk1 2000--2009 S80 Mk1 (TS) 1998--2006 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2012 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2012 V50 MW 2004--2012 S80 Mk1 (TS) 1999--2006 V70 Mk2 (S) 2001--2007 S60 Mk1 2001--2009 A4 B8 2008--2015 A3 8V 2012--2016

EA837 3.0T SC 8

A5 8T 2009--2016 A4 B8 2009--2015 Q5 8R 2013--2017 A8 D4 2010--2017 A6 C6 2008--2011 A7 4G 2010--2018 A6 C7 2011--2018 Q5 8R 2012--2017
Full 1.8T (EA113) Report Full EA837 3.0T SC Report